RSCM Ireland
Royal School of Church Music in Ireland ~ Scoil Ríoga Cheol na hEaglaise in Éirinn
RSCM Events Archive
List of events that have happened in the recent past. Also see the upcoming events.
Looking forward to Christmas
Saturday, 17 October 2009 at 2:00 PM
St. Mark's Parish Church, Newtownards, Co. Down.
An afternoon for all choir directors, organists, and pianists.
Michael McCracken (Down Cathedral) and Stephen Shaw (St. Mark’s, Newtownards) will be explaining how the work of the RSCM is going to be revitalised in Northern Ireland to give assistance and support to affiliated choirs from all over the Province. Today’s session starts with the leaders.
In addition, resources for Advent and Christmas will be made available. Pieces will be sung and rehearsed/discussed.
Refreshments provided.
St Mark’s is on Church Street in Newtonards.
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Voice for Life Awards Service
Saturday, 19 September 2009 at 5:00 PM
Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
We will be celebrating the success of some 45 Voice for Life award winners with a special service at Christ Church. Evensong will be sung by the award winners, together with the altos, tenors and basses of Christ Church Cathedral Choir. All are very warmly welcome to attend to celebrate the achievements of our young (and not so young) Church musicians. There will be refreshments in the cathedral’s crypt after the service.
Summer Fun
Monday, 17 August 2009
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin
Directed by Blanaid Murphy
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral are hosting “Summer Fun” - singing workshops for 14-18 year old girls and boys.
The course will be run by Blanaid Murphy, Director of the Palestrina Choir and participants will have the opportunity to improve their voices and vocal technique, sing in small ensembles and groups and to have fun singing with others.
Course participants will also sing at the 6.00pm Mass on Saturday 22 August in the Pro-Cathedral. Course fees are €100 and bookings must be received by 3rd August.
Download: summer-fun-brochure-2009.pdf (PDF - 3.3MB)
Solemn High Mass
Saturday, 15 August 2009 at 4:00 PM
St Patrick's Church, Donegall Street, Belfast
Schola Gregoriana of Belfast (Directed by Eamon Manning) will be singing at a Solemn High Mass (Usus Antiquior) for the Feast of the Assumption on Saturday 15th August at 4.00pm.
The Mass takes place at St Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street in Belfast. This will be the first Solemn High Mass in Belfast for at least 45 years.
Download: Event Poster (PDF - 7.8MB)
Cathedral Course
Monday, 10 August 2009
Singing Week in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
Directed by Judy Martin
The RSCM cathedral courses offer the chance to sing daily evensong and Sunday services in some of the finest cathedrals in the UK and Ireland. In 2009, the courses take place in Edinburgh, Dublin and Winchester.
The Dublin cathedral week is hosted in Christ Church Cathedral during the week of 10th-16th August 2009. The course will sing daily Evensongs in the cathedral from Tuesday to Sunday, as well as Eucharist and Evensong on Sunday.
RSCM Ireland Festival (NI)
Saturday, 09 May 2009 at 1:15 PM
Down Cathedral, Downpatrick
Michael McCracken (director), Stephen Hammill (organist)
One of two Festival singing days taking place simultaneously in Downpatrick and Dublin. The highlight the RSCM calendar. Last year nearly 250 people enjoyed this event. Book now to ensure your place!
Music includes: Plainsong, Tallis, Mozart, Elgar & Ives plus well-known hymns.
Music booklets now available. Contact Michael McCracken on 028 4461 4516 (email music@mikemcc.wanadoo.co.uk)
Cost (includes booklet and entrance on 9 May): RSCM members £10.00 per person. £8.00 for groups of ten or more. Non-members £12.00 per person. £10.00 for groups of ten or more.
Registration: 1.15pm
Rehearsal: 2.00pm
Festival Service: 5.00pm
Evening organ recital by Stephen Hammill at 7.30pm
Download: Festival Booking Form 2009 NI (pdf)
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until the autumn. A combination of adverse factors has led us to take this decision, which we very much regret. This is, however, a postponement, rather than a cancellation, and we will announce a new date once it has been set.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this has caused you. If you have already booked your places and would like a refund of the booking fees, please contact the Hon. Treasurer, Mark Bowyer on markcbowyer@gmail.com in the first instance. Otherwise, we will refrain from banking any money until a new date has been set and everyone has been notified.
RSCM Ireland Festival (Republic)
Saturday, 09 May 2009 at 1:15 PM
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin
Judy Martin (director), Peter Barley (organist)
One of two Festival singing days taking place simultaneously in Downpatrick and Dublin. The highlight the RSCM calendar. Last year nearly 250 people enjoyed this event. Book now to ensure your place!
Music includes: Plainsong, Tallis, Mozart, Elgar & Ives plus well-known hymns.
Music booklets now available. Contact Peter Barley on 01 453 9472 (email peter.barley@stpatrickscathedral.ie) or Mark Bowyer on 086 865 8047 (email markcbowyer@gmail.com).
Cost (includes booklet and entrance on 9 May): RSCM members €12.00 per person. €10.00 for groups of ten or more. Non-members €15.00 per person. €13.00 for groups of ten or more.
Registration: 1.15pm
Rehearsal: 1.30pm
Festival Service: 4.00pm
Download: Festival Booking Form 2009 ROI (pdf)
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until the autumn. A combination of adverse factors has led us to take this decision, which we very much regret. This is, however, a postponement, rather than a cancellation, and we will announce a new date once it has been set.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this has caused you. If you have already booked your places and would like a refund of the booking fees, please contact the Hon. Treasurer, Mark Bowyer on markcbowyer@gmail.com in the first instance. Otherwise, we will refrain from banking any money until a new date has been set and everyone has been notified.
Come and Sing Stainer Crucifixion
Saturday, 21 March 2009
St Bartholomew's Church, Clyde Road, Dublin 4
Directed by Fraser Wilson
Sparrow-Simpson’s appalling doggrel set to Stainer’s squalid music, is a monument to the inane
(Kenneth Long in The Music of the English Church)
Is it? Love it or hate it, The Crucifixion is an enduring memorial to this fascinating man. Come and find out for yourself.
1.45pm ~ Registration for Singers
2.00pm ~ Rehearsal
5.00pm ~ Performance
Singers participation €12.00 (RSCM Affiliates €10.00). Audience members €2.00. Scores can be hired or bought from us in advance.
To book your place email music [at] stbartholomews.ie or call 01 668 8522.
Gregorian Chant Workshop
Saturday, 28 February 2009 at 11:00 AM
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 8
A workshop exploring the versatility of plainsong. Led by Eamonn Manning of Schola Gregoriana Belfast. Finishing with Vespers sung to chant be the workshop participants. 11.00am - 6.00pm.
In Every Corner Sing! World Songs for Worship
Friday, 09 January 2009 at 7:30 PM
St George & St Thomas Church, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
Led by Geoff Weaver
Chase away those post-Christmas blues! Come along and explore the riches contained in this new collection, led by the expert in this field.
Featuring songs from America to Zimbabwe, this new collection is an invaluable resource for churches and schools, introducing diverse and vibrant repertoire reflecting different approaches to God’s world.
Presented by RSCM Ireland and the Discovery Gospel Choir
€10 per person.
Nearest parking in Clery’s Multi-Storey carpark.
Christ Church Lectures: Let Your Women Keep Silence in the Church
Saturday, 06 December 2008 at 2:00 PM
Song School, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
One of a series of Christ Church educational lectures and classes, organised for the Gap Year Scholars of the cathedral choir. Also open for RSCM Affiliates free of charge. 90 minute talk exploring the role of women in church music through the ages, given by Aisling Kenny.
Come and Sing Fauré Requiem
Saturday, 08 November 2008 at 2:30 PM
St Bartholomew's Church, Clyde Road, Dublin 4
Come and sing Gabriel Fauré’s matchless setting of the Requiem Mass in the stunning surrounds of St Bartholomew’s Church, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Registration for singers is at 14.00, with the rehearsal beginning at 14.30.
A liturgical performance of the Requiem (with readings and poetry) will take place at 17.00, to which non-singers are warmly invited.
Singers are asked to bring their own score if possible. Places can be booked by contacting Peter Parshall.
Downloads:
Event Poster [PDF, 296kb]
Booking Form [PDF, 132kb]
Christ Church Lectures: Four Part Choral-Tune Harmonisations
Saturday, 01 November 2008 at 2:00 PM
Song School, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
One of a series of Christ Church educational lectures and classes, organised for the Gap Year Scholars of the cathedral choir. Also open for RSCM Affiliates free of charge. 90 minute talk on Invertible Counterpoint given by Simon MacHale.
Inspire The Song
Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 7:00 PM
St Paul's Retreat, Mount Argus Church, Dublin
Workshop for singers, choir trainers, and organists.
Led by:
- Áine Mulvey ~ Mezzo Soprano and Music Co-ordinator at Mount Agnus
- Gráinne Doherty ~ Lecturer in Theology, All Hallows College
- Peter Parshall ~ Co-ordinator RSCM Ireland
A workshop in three parts
- The role and placement of music within the Liturgy
- New approaches to repertoire
- Inspiring your congregation to sing
Downloads
Inspire The Song - Poster
Inspire The Song - Booking Form
Voice for Life Award Winners' Service
Saturday, 27 September 2008 at 5:00 PM
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
A special Evensong service will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, sung by 25 young people who are all Bronze, Silver or Gold Voice for Live award winners. The singers are all members of either the Palestrina Choir of the Pro Cathedral, St Bartholomew’s Church Ballsbridge, or Christ Church Girls Choir.
During the service, the award winners will be presented with their certificates by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Revd Dermot Dunne, together with the Administrator of St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Canon John Flaherty.
The music will be directed by RSCM Ireland Education Officer, Ms Judy Martin, and the award winners will sing alongside the lay vicars of the cathedral choir.
Christ Church Lectures: A Goodly Heritage
Saturday, 20 September 2008 at 2:00 PM
Song School, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
One of a series of Christ Church educational lectures and classes, organised for the Gap Year Scholars of the cathedral choir. Also open for RSCM Affiliates free of charge. 90 minute talk given by Sue Hemmens.
Pipeworks Festival 2008
Friday, 20 June 2008
Dublin, Dundalk, Kilkenny, Galway and Wexford
2008 sees the return of the tri–annual Pipeworks Festival. Based around the Dublin International Organ Competition at Christ Church Cathedral, the festival takes place over ten days from 20 to 29 June.
The Pipeworks Festival website has full details and how you can become involved. Visit www.pipeworksfestival.com or call the administrator at 085 7868860.
Pipeworks presents a diverse and exciting programme for its thirteenth festival. This year’s programme includes performances by organ virtuosi from the UK, France, Germany, the USA and Sweden; sees sixteen young, aspiring organists from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Russia, South Korea, the UK and the USA compete to win the Dublin International Organ Competition; features beautifully programmed concerts performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the National Chamber Choir; and presents a silent film with live organ accompaniment.
2008 sees the festival expanding to include recital trips to Dundalk and the beautiful cathedral city of Kilkenny with associated recitals in Galway and Wexford. Performances by the Silesian University choir from Gliwice, Poland and the National Chamber Choir acknowledge the great choral traditions of Eastern Europe
The festival also presents Ireland’s major celebration of the centenary of Olivier Messiaen’s birth, with performances of all his organ works as well as some of his choral and orchestral music. In short, a wonderful array of concerts, recitals, and masterclasses in the country’s finest churches, cathedrals and concert halls.
Gregorian Chant Workshop
Saturday, 24 May 2008 at 9:30 AM
St Bride's Hall, 48 Derryvolgie Avenue, Belfast
Schola Gregoriana of Belfast will be hosting a Gregorian Chant Workshop, building on the success and subsequent demand from the workshop it hosted in October 2007. This year the workshop will be directed by Mr Nick Gale, an experienced choral director of both adults and children and a noted authority on early Church Music. Mr Gale is currently Director of Music at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, and Head of Academic Music at the London Oratory School - both renowned for excellence in the use and promotion of Gregorian Chant.
Saturday 24th May 2008, 9.30am-4.30pm (ending with Sung Mass). Cost: £10 including Refreshments and Resources. To register telephone 0044 (0)7594 172 093 or email workshop@scholagregoriana.org.uk Visit www.scholagregoriana.org.uk for further and updated details.